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Also Known As	Coriandrum sativum • cilantro • Chinese parsley

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Brown coriander seeds in a wooden bowl and spoon, with fresh green cilantro leaves beside them on a wooden surface.

Delicate white blossoms and feathery green leaves of the coriander plant, Coriandrum sativum, also known as cilantro or Chinese parsley.

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)

Peruvian ceviche served in a blue bowl with raw seafood, lime, cilantro, peppers, and lettuce, accompanied by plantain chips, lime wedges, and chopped cilantro on the side.

Culinary and medicinal uses of coriander

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